Galty Crossing
- Description:
- Galtee Crossing
- County:
- Tipperary
- Date:
- Sunday 27th August, 2023
- Time:
- 09:00
- Climb (m):
- 1500
- Distance (km):
- 32.00
- Event Difficulty:
- 10 (Extreme) - Extreme, >1,000M ascent or > 30Km
- Race Marking:
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Route not marked - GPS Allowed:
- Yes
- Leagues:
- Route Description:
- OPEN MOUNTAIN RACE. FOR EXPERIENCED MOUNTAIN RUNNERS WITH GOOD NAVIGATION SKILLS.
All competitors must sign in with us in Cahir on the morning. Stamping cards will be handed out here & trackers will be fitted. 8am Bus from Cahir to race start In Anglesborough. Run at 9am across the Galty Mountains, hitting ALL 10 Points (stamps) along the way and finish at Cahir Castle Car Park.
- Getting There:
- Cahir Co. Tipperary. Castle Car Park https://maps.app.goo.gl/TVspF1gdDYiMqHBA7
- Organisers Instructions:
- OPEN MOUNTAIN RACE. FOR EXPERIENCED MOUNTAIN RUNNERS WITH GOOD NAVIGATION SKILLS.
Runners will be tracked in this race.
Under IMRA rules for competitor's safety, it is mandatory to bring and carry a jacket that is shower and wind proof for the entire race. Any competitor seen not carrying or wearing their jacket at any stage in the race will be disqualified. There are no exceptions to this rule!
Full mandatory kit will be declared closer to the time.Mandatory Kit for Sunday will be waterproof jacket, map of area & compass, buff/hat, bivvy bag/foil blanket, phone turned on & volume up, enough water for the entire race (min 500ml), source of fuel/food. Subject to change. - Prizegiving Location:
- Bus transfer to the start line and trackers are included. Light refreshments available afterwards. Prizes for the top 3 men & women.
Volunteers (Non-Running)
You need to have done 2 non-running volunteer roles in a calendar year to qualify for end of year prize
Volunteers (Running)
Check with race director if they have a need for people volunteering and running. Race directors need a minimum number of people available throughout the race to make the race work so non-running volunteers are preferable. While it can be helpful, volunteering in a volunteer and race capacity does not count towards qualifying for end of year prize
Carpool
| Driver Name | Location | Passing Through | Departure | Seats Available | Seats Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Keeling | Inchicore | Inchicore, Firhouse, m50, m7, m8 | 05:30:00 | 2 | 0 |
